Orkney Museum Tours

If you're looking for some mental stimulation, don't miss Orkney Museum. Whether it's history, traditions or cultural practices, you'll find lots of inspiring displays to keep your mind active here.

You'll find this collection of historical artifacts in Kirkwall. Once you've done all you can at Orkney Museum, check out nearby Balfour Castle, Highland Park Distillery, and St. Magnus Cathedral.

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The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
Price was $857, price is now $798 per person
$798
per person
Mar 1 - Mar 6
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)
7/10 Good! (83 reviews)
The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

3 out of 5
Price was $1,016, price is now $919 per person
$919
per person
Mar 1 - Mar 6
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)
8.8/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
Nice room on top floor; unfortunately no lift. Good facilities except no bath. Breakfast was included and this was hearty and served with a smile. Food was high quality. There was nowhere to dine in the evening and eating out options in Stromness are limited so we’d recommend booking meals before you start your stay. There was nowhere to park at the hotel but we found a free long stay car park above the hotel - though the path was treacherous in wet weather. This must be a great place to stay if you need the ferry but otherwise I’d recommend staying more centrally in Kirkwall.

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Price was $971, price is now $910 per person
$910
per person
Mar 1 - Mar 6
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)
9/10 Wonderful! (264 reviews)
The Albert was an excellent place to stay for 3 days while we went around Okkney Islands. Our room was huge and a view of the ocean! The only possible drawback was parking can be a challenge! But doable.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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St. Magnus Cathedral which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a cemetery

St. Magnus Cathedral

5/5(9 reviews)

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

St. Magnus Cathedral
Bishop\'s Palace featuring a ruin, heritage elements and a castle

Bishop's Palace

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.

Bishop's Palace
Earl\'s Palace which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and building ruins

Earl's Palace

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Earl's Palace

Orkney Wireless Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Orkney Wireless Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

Orkney Wireless Museum

Highland Park Distillery

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

Highland Park Distillery

Scapa Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Scapa Beach during your trip to Kirkwall? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Scapa Beach

Best Lodging Options Near Orkney Museum

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
Albert Hotel
The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland
The Shore
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

3 out of 5
40 Victoria Street Kirkwall Scotland
The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

2 out of 5
Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

3 out of 5
Inganess Road Kirkwall Scotland
Karrawa Guest House
Castleyards Apartment 12

Castleyards Apartment 12

3.5 out of 5
12 Castleyards Kirkwall Scotland
Castleyards Apartment 12
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

2 out of 5
Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland
Royal Oak Guest House
Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1

3 out of 5
1 West Castle Street Kirkwall Scotland
Castleyards Apartment 1
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